Salvia farinacea 'Texas Violet'
Texas Violet Mealycup Sage
Description
Long lived Texas native, a colorful perennial thriving in the tough desert. Petite, it grows to 2-3' tall & wide with sprawling form. Herbaceous stems are lined with narrow, bright green leaves. Flower spikes are densely packed with rich violet-blue flowers. Recovers quickly in spring. Regular summer water will maintain lush foliage & flowers. Not fussy about soil. Native C&E Tx 3500-6000' rocky limestone soil. Long bloom period April thru fall. Full sun. Fast draining soil w/ humus. Winter bare
Plant Type
Shrub, Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Blue, Violet
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Leaf Color
Green, Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low, Medium, Extra in Summer
Growth Rate
Fast, Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Parking Strip, Patio, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers, Filler, Mass Planting, Naturalizing, Small Spaces
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust will also break down and improve the soil.